rowan
Americannoun
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the European mountain ash, Sorbus aucuparia, having pinnate leaves and clusters of bright red berries.
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either of two American mountain ashes, Sorbus americana or S. sambucifolia.
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the berry of any of these trees.
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Etymology
Origin of rowan
1795–1805; < Old Norse *raun- in reynir, Norwegian raun
Example Sentences
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Flavored with Scottish rowan berry among other botanicals.
From Washington Post • Sep. 27, 2021
The children presented the monarch with two rowan trees that will be planted as part of the Queen's Green Canopy, a UK-wide tree planting initiative to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee next year.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2021
Surrounded by sea and hills, rowan trees, hawthorn and holly, it had a fragrant compost loo-with-a-view.
From The Guardian • Dec. 24, 2016
Other winning shots ranged from a close-up of a lichen-covered rowan tree to cityscapes dominated by striking buildings.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2014
Renn gave him a sprig of rowan for protection, and one of her salmon-skin mittens on a cord.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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